South Africa shocks Italy behind own goal, late strike; advances to Women's World Cup knockout stage
Fox News Flash top sports headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on Foxnews.com. An own goal from Italy allowed South Africa to tie its Women’s World Cup match in the 32nd minute and build momentum to deliver one of the biggest upsets of the tournament so far.
After Arianna Caruso scored on a penalty in the 11th minute, Benedetta Orsi was credited with the mistake goal nearly 20 minutes later.
The two squads went back and forth in the second half. Hildah Magaia put South Africa up in the 67th, but Caruso nailed the equalizer in the 74th. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM South Africa's forward Thembi Kgatlana, #11, celebrates scoring her team's third goal during the Australia and New Zealand 2023 Women's World Cup Group G football match between South Africa and Italy at Wellington Stadium in Wellington, New Zealand, on Aug.
2, 2023. (MARTY MELVILLE/AFP via Getty Images) Thembi Kgatlana then broke the hearts of the Italians with a strike in the second minute of extra time.